If you recently suffered a workplace accident, you may want to look into ways to prevent another one from happening in the future. As a construction worker, you likely already know your workplace has plenty of hazards. What do you know about electrocution hazards? The...
Month: June 2020
Louisiana’s maritime workers have rights
The maritime industry is one of Louisiana’s biggest employers. They spend about $3.5 billion on employment. An estimated 500 million tons of cargo go out from the state and through the Gulf of Mexico every year. They also have a responsibility to keep workers safe. If...
Injury-causing car accidents can happen in unexpected ways
It is an unfortunate reality that accidents are a part of life. Even if individuals had no direct intention of hurting someone else, harm could result from their actions if they are negligent or reckless. Car accidents can happen due to a seemingly minor mistake, but...
How can a brain injury make working difficult?
Traumatic brain injuries can stem from a variety of accidents, but the impacts that they cause are similar regardless of the cause. Victims' ability to work can be significantly impacted. Unfortunately, there are some brain injury effects that can prevent a worker...
Arrests made in boating accident that injured 4
Police in Louisiana recently arrested four people involved in a boat accident that injured several people. Of the four, one man is facing six different charges, including at least one felony. The other three men are all charged with accessory after the fact of a...